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Ref. #DEB58E · 8003-16C

Sunswept Sand

51%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Sunswept Sand 8003-16C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DEB58E, LRV 51 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vanilla Crème from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sunswept Sand Technical Profile

HEX Code#DEB58E
RGB222, 181, 142
LRV50.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar

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Sunswept Sand in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Sunswept Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparSunswept Sand
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyVanilla Crème

Vanilla Crème

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Natural Leather

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Friar Tuck

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Honey Nougat

Behr

Nearly identical

Tea Cookie

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Antiquarian Brass

Kilz

Nearly identical

Nutmeg Glow

PPG

Very similar

Bagel

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Tea Cookie

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Grain .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Templeton Pink

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Sunswept Sand

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sunswept Sand

#DEB58E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#BBBA77

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Sunswept Sand

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Feline Frolic

Complement

High Seas

Sunswept Sand Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Vineyard View

Pop

Sandy Peppers

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Brown Cherry

Pop

Gamma Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Elegant Silk

Pop

Blue Burst

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Sunswept Sand.

Sun Tan

Valspar · 3002-8A

#DCB995

Fragrant Coriander

Valspar · 3002-6A

#E7B98B

Arizona Dust

Valspar · 2003-8A

#DBAC96

Mojave Sunset

Valspar · 2005-8A

#D9B199

Harpswell Green

Valspar · 3007-5C

#DDBF85

Kidskin Buff

Valspar · 3003-6A

#E7C08D

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Taj Mahal

Behr · M300-2

#F4E2BC

Earthy Cane

PPG · 1103-4

#C5B28B

Tanner Trail

Kilz · LC220-01

#DCC6B4

Birdseye Maple

Sherwin-Williams · 2834

#E4C495

Sicilian Villa

Dunn-Edwards · DE5241

#FCC792

Orange Froth

Benjamin Moore · 151

#FFDAA0

Sunswept Sand — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sunswept Sand have?
Sunswept Sand by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sunswept Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sunswept Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sunswept Sand are Vanilla Crème by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Spaghetti Squash by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Natural Leather by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sunswept Sand's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Sunswept Sand?
Sunswept Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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